Starting Anew - A Mindfulness Retreat for the New Year

Imagine this coming new year and as you imagine consider how you want to show up for yourself, your loved ones, and your coworkers.  Here, you can take the time to reflect on your thoughts, words, and actions, and learn to create spaciousness in your mind.  Through meditation, you become more aware of the patterns that drive and motivate your actions. This January retreat is designed for you to get to know yourself better and consider how you want your 2026 to unfold.

This retreat is open to all levels of meditators, from beginners to experienced. Chairs are optional.

COVID POLICY: For your safety and ours, we require that all guests be vaccinated against Covid and provide proof of a negative Covid test result within 48 hours of arrival.  We wish to provide peace of mind for all of our residents and guests.

This weekend includes:


Loving-kindness Meditation
Sound Meditation
Meditation in Nature
Tibetan Yoga  (Kum Nye) and Mantra
Reading materials and a journal for self-reflection


Schedule: (Subject to Change)


FRIDAY

3:00-4:00   Check-in
5:30-6:30   Dinner
6:45-8:00   Opening Circle & Meditation




SATURDAY

8:00-9:00     Breakfast
9:00-10:30   Tibetan Yoga (Kum Nye) and meditation: Awakening the Senses
11:00-12:15   Meditation
12:15              Lunch
1:00-1:30     Temple Tour (optional)
1:00-4:30     Quiet Time
3:30 - 4:15.   Optional Sitting Meditation Session
4:30-5:30     Loving-kindness Meditation
5:30-6:30     Dinner
6:30-8:00     Tibetan Bowl Sound Meditation




SUNDAY

8:00-8:45    Tibetan Yoga (Kum Nye)
9:00-10:00  Closing Circle
10:00-11:00 Brunch
12:00 PM     Checkout


 

For directions to Ratna Ling - Ratna Ling Retreat Center 35755 Hauser Bridge Rd Cazadero, CA 95421
Accommodations are beautiful lux cabins



ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Transportation to/from Ratna Ling is NOT included - carpooling encouraged
Payments are nonrefundable and transferable to a future Ratna Ling stay or retreat
Each cottage includes TWO private rooms with queen beds, large dining & living area, gas fireplace,
spacious deck, jacuzzi tub, linens/towels/hand soap, kitchenette with tea & coffee, complimentary wireless internet. Towels and hand soap are provided.
vegetarian meals are served during our weekend together.

What people are saying about this retreat:



“It helped me get a deep peaceful feeling away from the chaos of everyday life.  I hope to make my meditation practice stronger starting from this.”
“I found the meditation techniques very helpful and I appreciate the welcoming, nonjudgemental environment..”
“The instruction, the staff, the participants and the facilities were all wonderful.  I also find the disciplines to be comforting and legitimate."


"I liked the way the retreat was organized.  The presenters worked well together and the progression of practices was effective. I loved the sensory activities outside."
“I learned new meditation techniques like walking meditation and visual meditation. I look forward to bringing these to my daily practice.”
“I loved the many offerings, the slowing down and noticing, the temple visit and overview AND the delicious food and fresh produce."